What is needed to improve welfare for all horses

Expert panellists considered legislation, putting our money where our mouths are and showing the right way to do it

- By ELEANOR JONES

THE welfare of horses is so much more than health and safety - and we need the right legislation and role modelling to ensure it is the best it can be.

These were views shared by experts at the World Horse Welfare conference, themed "Through the horse's eyes".

British Equine Veterinary Association president Imogen Burrows, H&H editor-in-chief Sarah Jenkins, top event rider Zara Tindall and MP and horse owner Liz Saville Roberts discussed the way forward.

Broadcaster David Eades, chairing the session, asked: “What can we do to improve policies towards equine welfare so they reflect modern approaches from a horse’s perspective?”

Ms Saville Roberts said the industry needs to be aware there will be “more and more questions” about the way we involve horses in our activities.